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How To Create a College Visit Worksheet

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 24, 2024

As you wrap up your junior year and head into senior year of high school, college is likely on your mind. While there are debates on when is the best time to visit college campuses, it is something you’re going to have to plan to do over the next year. But with so much going …

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Should You Let Your Student Stay On Campus Over Night For A Visit?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In most cases, doing an overnight college visit is a good idea. It allows your student to get a better sense of the overall mood of the campus away from the classroom. It also gives them an idea of what it will be like to live with other students in a dormitory. This is especially important …

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Should Parents Come on College Visits?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2024

If it’s time for your child to start visiting schools, you might find yourself asking, “Do parents come on college tours?” The answer is yes! Though it’s not required, it is quite common for parents to go on college tours with their children. Campus visits offer a firsthand experience of the college environment and can …

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How To Pick The Right College Savings Plan For Your Family

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

The 529 College Savings Plan is one of the best options when you want to save for your child’s college expenses. However, with over 100 529 plans to choose from picking the right one can be challenging. These few tips will help you pick the right 529 college savings plan for your family: Find out …

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Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Transfer Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Transferring from one college to another before graduating is neither all good nor is it all bad. It all depends on the reasons to transfer colleges. Students who transfer colleges choose to do so for several different reasons. While students who transfer for the right reasons go on to thrive and succeed in college and …

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10 Scholarships for Finance Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 23, 2025

Majoring in finance is very popular, and for good reason. According to the NACE 2024 report, finance graduates are seeing higher-than-projected starting salaries at $63,907 and ranking among the top 10 most in-demand majors with employers. There’s a lot you can do with a finance degree, and the job outlook is looking good. Not to …

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4 Financial Strategies For Those With No College Savings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023

Saving money for college for their child’s college tuition is a top priority for most parents, right up there with saving for retirement. However, tuition fees are frightfully expensive and saving for higher education is easier said than done. Just when it seems like things are going as planned, life often throws a curve-ball that …

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7 Basic ACT / SAT Calculator Tips

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Use these ACT/SAT calculator tips as a checklist to boost your math score in these tests. Make sure the calculator you are carrying with you into the test room is approved. You could get your calculator confiscated or your test scores cancelled if you use an unapproved calculator when answering the math section. Fully Charged …

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FAQs About Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

Student loans are a big part of paying for college for many students, and with such importance comes a lot of questions. Here are some FAQs about student loans. Should I apply for scholarships, loans, or grants first? The best strategy is to first apply to all grant and scholarship opportunities that you are eligible …